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Restaurants Barbecue restaurants Indiana Bloomington Smokin' Jack's Rib Shack
Smokin' Jack's Rib Shack

Smokin' Jack's Rib Shack

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4.3 (950)
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Smokin' Jack's Rib Shack

505 W 17th St, Bloomington, IN 47404

 https://smokinjacksribshack.com/
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Smokin' Jack's Rib Shack, the premier barbecue restaurant in Bloomington, IN, offers a mouth-watering culinary experience that will leave you craving for more. Our catering food and drink supplier services ensure that your events are always a hit with our delicious, slow-cooked meats and homemade sides. Located at 505 W 17th St, Bloomington, IN 47404, our restaurant is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal with friends and family. Our menu features a range of barbecue favorites, including ribs, brisket, and pulled pork, all smoked to perfection. At Smokin' Jack's Rib Shack, we're passionate about serving high-quality, flavorful food that's made with love. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, our friendly staff and rustic atmosphere will make you feel right at home. Come visit us today and taste the difference for yourself!

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Kai Hartman
Kai Hartman -Google user
a year ago
Having lived in Texas for a while, I know a thing or two about brisket...and their brisket is TOP NOTCH--incredible flavor, perfect tenderness, just excellent for this far north of the Red River... Great old timey atmosphere, this is how restaurants used to be when they...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Peach CobblerPlenty of parkingFree parking lotPark all around the building and there's a drive thru, too!
Dave Martin
Dave Martin -Google user
Edited 3 months ago
We stopped in after a long hike, and it couldn’t have been a better way to wrap up the day. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, the brisket was smoky and flavorful, and the sides — especially the mac and cheese and baked beans — were...Read More
Dine in$20–30Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkIndoor dining area, Booth seating, Private dining roomPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Ash B.
Ash B. -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
My family and I are just visiting Bloomington for the weekend for my sister’s birthday. We planned on going to Texas Roadhouse but after passing Smokin’ Jacks we decided to take a chance. But first we called to ask about the cornbread salad because we...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Sandwiches, Chicken Wings, Pulled Pork and Pulled Chicken, Cobbler, Corn Bread and Macaroni Cheese, ColeslawPlenty of parking
Katrina LaRose
Katrina LaRose -Google user
5 years ago
After hearing a lot about this place, I finally went! It was really really good! The hot bbq sauce was actually hot and super delicious! The fries are good and the green beans were fine. It’s known for the corn bread too which was very...Read More
Krutika Simon
Krutika Simon -Google user
3 years ago
We absolutely loved this place! We stopped by accidentally when we were stopping for fuel next door, but we are so glad we did. Service and food were great! We got the “family special” with Ribs, Slaw, Potato Salad, Cornbread and drinks. Everyone was so...Read More
Svetlana B
Svetlana B -Google user
4 years ago
One of the best ribs ans wings we've ever had!! Potato salad, mac-n-cheese were delicious too
Carrie Ardito
Carrie Ardito -Google user
Edited a month ago
The only thing i didn't know was didn't know if we seat ourselves you go order then sit they call your name food was so good tons of leftovers well you go order your food they can you or bring it to you great place
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Moderate noise3-4 peopleNo waitIndoor dining area, Booth seating, Counter seating
Jennifer Christian
Jennifer Christian -Google user
4 months ago
We got our food really quick and it was delicious 🙏
Atmosphere: 5
Susan S.
Susan S. -Google user
9 months ago
First time visiting. Great food, excellent service, definitely will try again.
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Sandwiches, Coleslaw, Macaroni and Cheese
Misty Welch
Misty Welch -Google user
a year ago
We only come on Fridays for the catfish. The portions are huge and it's so delicious:-) My daughter ordered the chicken strips and she really liked them. She also says you have the best ranch to dip them in! The corn bread is the best...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Tim G
Tim G -Google user
6 years ago
A nice layout, spacious seating area, friendly staff and tasty barbeque. Helped make this VirginIa transplant feel a bit more "at home" after moving here to Indiana. Got a half rack and 1/4 chicken combo, good stuff. I'll be back!
Jesse Rhodes
Jesse Rhodes -Google user
Edited a year ago
I give them a 4.5. I had a pulled pork sandwich, wings, and baked beans. I couldn’t give it a 5 because the wings were a tad over done although they still had a good flavor. I will definitely eat here again and recommend it. I...Read More
Angela Uzzel
Angela Uzzel -Google user
a year ago
Yummy food. 2 racks of ribs 4 sides $40.00. Very well worth it. All their college staff did such amazing job and they stayed packed and moved the line fast.
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Rib ShackPlenty of parkingFree parking lotBloomington Indiana
Cheryl Naylor
Cheryl Naylor -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
This time we tried the 1/4 rib meals with mac & cheese and cornbread. Huge ribs! Last visit: We tried the pulled pork sandwich and rib tips with green beans, potato salad, baked beans, and corn bread. The pulled pork sandwich was...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20
David Goldberg
David Goldberg -Google user
7 years ago
Smokin' Jacks is always on point for some quality barbeque at a decent price. This time I tried a board special, Piggy Mac seen in the image below. I usually order the brisket, but had to give the pulled pork over Mac n cheese a...Read More
Divided WeFall
Divided WeFall -Google user
5 years ago
These guys know how to BBQ! They have been in business for 30 years and it shows. Their prices are reasonable and on certain days out of the week (usually Wed I think) its $1.00 per rib, and their GRACIOUSLY portioned and literally falling …
Jack Stid
Jack Stid -Google user
3 years ago
DEAL: $1 ribs on Wednesdays. Full rack of ribs for $12. Great service, family owned, great food made behind back. Cannot recommend …
Siera Blendin
Siera Blendin -Google user
3 months ago
Best BBQ place in town, for sure. Great service, delicious food, and there has only been 1 time where I wasn't too keen on the cornbread (it was pretty close to closing so I'm sure that's why my CB was dry). It was and...Read More
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Wings, Cornbread, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Sandwiches, Cobbler, Fall Off the Bone Ribs Cornbread and Mac & Cheese, Pulled Pork and Pulled Chicken, Rib Tip Dinner, DessertsReservations not requiredPlenty of parkingFree parking lotA absolutely wholesome place for the whole familyYes
Sara Schwister
Sara Schwister -Google user
4 months ago
For a graduation party for the class of 2025, my family and another family in our group ordered takeout options from Smokin’ Jack’s special graduation menu and we were all so pleased!! The BBQ ribs, chicken, and pork were all really delicious and the portions...Read More
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5No wait
Leisa Morgan
Leisa Morgan -Google user
a month ago
This is our 2nd time going and it has been great food both times. Staff very friendly, nice place to get some good smoked food.
Lunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo wait
Charles Randolph
Charles Randolph -Google user
5 months ago
Hands down best BBQ in Bloomington. On Tuesday's IU students and staff get 25% off. My favorite dish is the Piggy Melt with a side of the mac & cheese (best mac in Bloomington). Their pie is also amazing.
Dine inDinner$1–10Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot
Teri Bogard
Teri Bogard -Google user
Edited 9 months ago
Ordered the 1/4 chicken and 1/4 rack of ribs combo, which was amazing. The french fries were hot and crispy! Corn bread is always fresh and is the best in Bloomington, IN!!! I would recommend Smokin' Jack's not only for their wonderful food...Read More
Take out$10–20Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesNo waitIndoor dining area
Nancy M
Nancy M -Google user
4 months ago
We did catering with Smokin Jacks and it was amazing! Liza was so great to work with and did a phenomenal job!
Service: 5
Justin Smith
Justin Smith -Google user
9 months ago
I always forget about this little gem hidden away in Bloomington, but I've never been let down by them! I would highly recommend the brisket, get it as a sandwich or standalone, and if you don't want brisket then smash on the ribs! …
Joanie M Minks
Joanie M Minks -Google user
a month ago
Good food, relaxed and fun help and great as a take out! The cobblers are Great !!
Isaac Garst
Isaac Garst -Google user
11 months ago
There's not much to be said other than this is the only and the best authentic BBQ place in Bloomington, maybe a couple other places try to do BBQ but their game is weak, they don't know how so to low and slow and don't...Read More
Mary Shelley
Mary Shelley -Google user
a year ago
The food is amazing. We always get pulled pork and the best cornbread ever! This is the 2nd time we've driven through and the drive thru window is so dark you can't see if anyone is inside. Both times we've waited at...Read More
Nichole White
Nichole White -Google user
3 months ago
The backyard picnic area is nice. There are tiny playhouses and slides.
Allison Dutton
Allison Dutton -Google user
11 months ago
This is such a unique place. I loved the old style decor. The food was affordable and staff was nice. The pulled pork was very good as was the mac n cheese.
Megan Griffin
Megan Griffin -Google user
11 months ago
Just tried Smokin’ Jack’s Rib Shack in Bloomington on the way back to town. Their food was dang good and they have great value for the the amount of food you get. The staff had great service. 10/10 would recommend and go there again

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